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Sherman & Ruth Weiss Community Library

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Shade Gardening – presented by Sue Reinardy

Shade Gardening – presented by Sue Reinardy

Shade Gardening – Got shade in your garden? Is it full, partial, or dappled shade? This class will help you classify your shade and pick the right plants that do well without much sun. Learn how to create a colorful shade garden and maintain its good looks from spring...

Gardening – Sun Program – April 23, 2025

Gardening – Sun Program – April 23, 2025

Gardening - Sun - April 23, 2025 10:30 am Sun Gardening – Sunny, hot, dry locations present just the right conditions for many plants. There is a wide selection of plants, many native to Wisconsin, that thrive in these conditions. You’ll learn how to select and care...

Hiking the Appalachian Trail presented by Colin Tingo

Hiking the Appalachian Trail presented by Colin Tingo

Hiking the Appalachian Trail March 25, 2025 @ 6 pm with Colin P. Tingo (Alpine)! Learn what it takes to thru-hike 2,200 miles! Join us for a demonstration and talk by Colin P Tingo. He will show his hiking gear and the logistics for undertaking the hike, and share his...

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